Graduation to be held in downtown Rome starting spring 2027
Chloe Coffield, reporter On Aug. 5, the Office of the President announced that graduation would be permanently moved from Valhalla stadium to the Forum River Center starting spring 2027 moving forward. Senior students are not happy with the change as this decision to move graduation off-campus was made without students’ knowledge, most not knowing until…
Case closed on recent Berry alumnus passing on campus
Sydney Martinez, editor in chief On Sept. 15, a Berry alumnus was found deceased on campus, along Viking Trail.Sergeant Brittany Werner of the Floyd County Police Department (FCPD) said her department has closed the investigation regarding the late alumnus. Werner said the alumnus was male and 33 years of age. Out of respect for the…
Good Neighbor Center launches new GivePulse partnership
Dekira Wilkerson, reporter Berry and the Center for Good Neighbor Culture & Community Engagement partnered with an application called GivePulse to offer community service opportunities through Berry Portals. Director of Community Engagement Devon Smyth announced the new app through a campus-wide email on Sept. 28. GivePulse offers service opportunities on campus and extends throughout the…
Rome Transit Department to run new route through Berry
Chloe Coffield, staff writer On Aug. 3, the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) teamed up with the City of Rome Transit to implement a public bus from downtown Rome to run what was formally known as the ‘Ashland Park’ route through Berry College at ten past the start of every hour, beginning at 6:10 a.m.…
Berry partners with Walker Prison for Higher Ed Initiative
Dekira Wilkerson, staff writer In the spring of 2026, Berry launched the Higher Education Prison Initiative (HEPI), where professors and a student intern went to Walker State Prison (WSP) and began teaching their initial courses. The initiative was not publicly announced until Sept. 8, 2026, when the initial courses proved successful. Expansion plans for the…
Floyd County PD find Berry alumnus deceased off Viking Trail
Sydney Martinez, editor in chief On Sept. 15, a Berry Alert was sent out regarding law enforcement searching for a missing person on Main Campus at 1:49 p.m. Sergeant Brittany Warner of the Floyd County Police Department (FCPD) said the missing person found on Berry’s campus was a former student, from over 10 years ago.…
Recent demolitions spark historic preservation concerns
Sydney Martinez, editor in chief and Roxanne Gasana, deputy news editor Pinewood Cottage and Cherokee Lodge, both believed to have been built in the 1920s, were demolished in March and May 2026, respectively. The college’s actions have sparked debate among alumni and preservation advocates about how Berry goes about making decisions regarding its historic buildings. …
Berry staff reflect on catastrophic flood that hit central Nepal
Roxanne Gasana, deputy news editor On Aug. 26, a catastrophic flood in Nepal killed over 1,400 people and left close to 5,800 missing. The collapse sent ice, rock and debris through the Trishuli River and into surrounding communities. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities prioritizing people trapped in tunnels at hydropower plants. The incident has…
OSI rolls out new level system for student organizations
Chloe Coffield, staff writer At the beginning of the 2026-27 school year, the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) introduced a new Student Organization Level System (SOLS). The SOLS reframes the requirements and expectations that OSI are asking for as well as reallocating funds to meet the needs of student organizations. Presidents of student organizations received…
Berry student media organizations launch rebranded website
Roxanne Gasana, deputy news editor As the Campus Carrier shifts away from a print edition, Berry College Student Media is entering a new era with the launch of a revamped website that combines the Carrier and Viking Fusion under one platform. The website is intended to act as a common platform between the two student…
Nationwide Redistricting Sparks Voting Rights Debates in Georgia
Cole Baggett, news editor and Roxanne Gasana, deputy news editor On May 13, Governor Brian Kemp issued a proclamation scheduling a special legislative session on June 17 to redraw Georgia’s voting district maps. Despite Georgia Republicans refusing to redistrict Georgia’s maps, this proclamation stands as part of a nationwide redistricting trend as the November midterms…
AI companies buy out hardware, inflating technology prices
The cost of technology has risen approximately 15% since late 2025, according to TechRadar, due to the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the expansion of data centers. More specifically, shortages of random-access memory (RAM) and graphics processing units (GPU) typically used in phones, computers and laptops have caused this inflation.
President Trump’s online feud with Pope Leo threatens Catholic approval
President Donald Trump responded to criticism from Pope Leo about his foreign policy in Iran by posting an AI-generated image on his Truth Social account on April 12. The image features multiple white Americans and American monuments surrounding himself placing a glowing hand on a man in hospital bed.
Man with gun on Viking Trail escorted off Berry campus
The Berry College Police Department (BCPD) escorted a middle-aged man who was carrying a gun on campus on April 9. Berry Police charged the man with criminal trespass. He is not allowed back on campus until next April, when he can appeal his case with BCPD.
Small event attendance remains inconsistent over the year
Student event attendance has been consistent this academic year, although patterns vary based on the kind, time and promotion of an event. While there has been steady participation in traditional events, smaller events have low turnout, reflecting scheduling conflicts, student preferences and a packed campus calendar.
Sandeep Mazumder officially installed as Berry’s ninth president
Sandeep Mazumder was inducted as Berry’s ninth president on Friday. His inauguration took place in the Cage Center following many activities for students held throughout the week.
Berry increases tuition for upcoming year, following national trend
Students are getting upset as across the nation colleges tuition continues to rise. At Berry, the upcoming increase raises questions about affordability. Tuition will increase 4% and board will increase 3%.
War in Iran causes gas prices to increase internationally
Gas prices have risen significantly since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran on Feb. 28. After the bombing began, Iran closed the strait of Hormuz, through which 25% of all natural gas trade passes.
Clay Fuller wins 14th district special election against Shawn Harris
Carson Bonner, Campus Carrier editor-in-chief Sydney Martinez, Campus Carrier news editor Republican Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris Tuesday in the special election runoff to fill former representative Marjorie Taylor Green’s seat in Georgia’s 14th district. After no candidate received a majority in the March 10 special election, Fuller and Harris, the top two candidates in the first round, advanced…
Legal advocacy group holds PFAS contamination town hall
PFAS Georgia, an environmental legal group, held a town hall on March 31 in Rome’s Forum. A water expert, trial lawyers and environmental advocate, Erin Brokovich, spoke about the high level of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in the city’s waters. In the meeting, the residents of Rome learned about Dalton’s PFAS problem — caused by…
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